NATURE | Nature Outlook has published a series of 10 articles examining Antimicrobial Resistance. As bacteria that cause infection adapt to withstand antibiotics, the potential for antimicrobial resistance to cause a global health crisis looms large. Scientists and policymakers are working together to find ways to fight back against this threat. The series includes an insightful article on the lack of financial incentives and the reasons why big pharma have left the R&D and market space.